Whitecaps London / Railway City FC . (Canada)

In this episode Chris shares his thoughts on club structures across the province. A student and lover of the beautiful game does a fantastic job articulating the needs and wants of the game both from a former player perspective to coach / coach instructor. There is a good amount of banter in this podcast. You can feel the passion of the game and the details he shares from Chris through the airwave...

In prior Series of the podcast, we often speak about the importance of multi-sport support in the club. We now need to begin using the name "Multi-Arts" when it come to Cindy Li. Cindy is an amazing soccer player, committed to the sport she loves as you will hear through out the podcast. BUT...Did you know she has a love for the ART's? We caught up with our WRSL player Cindy to discu...

Come in and listen to David Rojas as he share his story and journey from Columbia to Canada in 2016 and landed in Montreal. David began Coaching with us in late 2019 and has continued to grow in the club both on the field and in the admin area. David grew up playing soccer in the city soccer league of Bogota (Colombia) and also played on the high school and university teams in Colombia.   David ho...

Robyn Brady - Our First Female OPDL Head Coach in club History. Robyn began coaching in 2011 and never looked back from her playing days at Illinois State D1 Soccer. Her passion and love for the game shines through the podcast. A very methodical speaker and student of the game. We could had discussed every area in more depth if we didn't want to keep to a timeline. Lol. Robyn's TAKE AWAY i...

Stefan Musta - Former Whitecaps London Men's League 1 Reserve Player Signs Pro Contract with ASD POMEZIA CALCIO 1957 Press Release September 8, 2023 A little bit about Stefan, Stefan and his love of the game began with Whitecaps London in 2016. He quickly became a key member of the teams. A product of the Whitecaps OPDL squad and League One Reserve Men’s Team. Stefan is of Romanian parents bor...

In today's episode of Post Secondary Celebration Series we speak with Anya Kok. Anya joined our club in 2021 mid way through the season after her family relocated to London Ontario. She instantly became an integral piece of the U17 girls OPDL defensive team. Lucky for us, Anya came to us from Cambridge United OPDL team. Anya was part of the u17 OPDL girl team that went to the final of the Gary...

On today's episode we speak with Jessye Rady. Jessye is new to our club in 2023. She learned her craft at the St. Thomas Soccer Club. The pandemic almost changed and removed her passion for the beautiful game. She's roared back after the pandemic and dove back into the game with two feet. She credits a couple coaches with keeping her focused throughout. Jessye will be heading to Niagara Co...

Paige Seabrook has been a member of the club since 2016. Paige played her youth soccer with our affiliate Sarnia Girls Soccer Club. Paige is one of the ORIGINAL OPDL players since the inception of the club. She was a standout and dependable goalie for the team. A huge shout out to her parents and who with other families travelled to London for practice sessions four to five times per week. Paige w...

In this episode we speak with Sophia Lezizidis. Sophia has been with our club since 2016. She is one of the OG's from the inception of the OPDL license was issued to Whitecaps London. Sophia played her youth soccer at Byron Soccer Club. In every year of play Sophia was in the TOP 10 scoring race in the entire age related group of the OPDL. She played a large role on the u17 girls team that mad...

Reilly Flesher has been with the club since 2016. She played her youth soccer at our affiliate Byron Optimist Soccer Club. She has been an original member of the club since Whitecaps London joined the OPDL in 2017. Reilly is a powerhouse defender with incredibly strong play. Reilly will be heading off to Beautiful British Columbia in the fall. She is a current player of our League 1 Reserve team f...

In this episode we speak to Devin Dance. Devin played soccer in her early years with London Football Academy (LFA). She moved to Whitecaps London in 2018. She was an integral piece of the 2022 - u17 OPDL girls run to the final of the Gary Millar Charity Shield. Her strength is locking up the midfield to any opponent. Congrats to Devin Dance for committing to Canisius College. We are proud of all y...

On today's episode of we speak Maria Saavedra. Maria joined our organization in 2019. She instantly made an impact, She is a fast and high impact player. She was an integral piece of the incredible run the 2022 - U17 girls OPDL team here at Whitecaps London that reached the final of the Gary Millar Charity Shield. Maria will be attending and has committed to Oakland University  @oaklandwsoc  ...

In this special edition of the podcast we speak to Mike Ayyash the Whitecaps FC Academy Centre Director and Rob Pereira Whitecaps London Academy Centre Head Coach. We discuss the combine. How it started, How it's evolved from the early days, where it is today and where it's going. We announce the KEYNOTE speakers in the PODCAST too. The combine takes place April 3- 6 in Richmond BC. Player...

GOALIES GOALIES GOALIES ….Now that we have your attention. You are going to love this episode with Jacqueline Cardy. She’s our u17G OPDL goalkeeper. She speaks from the heart about the beautiful game and shares her journey from Timbit soccer to now. She didn’t play goalie until she hit age 12. On Jan 18, 2013, Jacqueline after 5 months of inpatient intensive chemo for childhood AML *. Ten years la...

It was so interesting speaking and sharing Juan’s story with the listeners. Come listen to how Juan adjusted coming to Canada from Colombia with this family and how he continues to excel in this beautiful game. Juan has reached some amazing milestones so far in his young career with being selections to provincial screening in the province of Ontario and an invite to the residency intake program wi...

In this episode, we speak to Chernet. We dive into learning more about him. His playing habits and his long-term goals both on and off the pitch. Chernet is one of those players that has been with our club since the inception. He's an extremely committed and very focused driven athlete. He’s serious about the game. Recruiting  Details - http://www.whitecapslondon.net/view.php?player_id=75 Tha...

Absolutely one of the best episodes to-date in the series. Season 4 is shining with Maddie on the mic. Throughout the series. Maddie speaks on point about so many things from her soccer lifetime. She speaks with passion, excitement, and confidence. We discuss the good old days prior to the pandemic and bring it forward. She share some incredible wisdom that will benefit every youth soccer player f...

This was a Super fun episode.  We connected with Jonathan and Julian. Julian plays for our future Caps team.  It was wonderful to hear his view on soccer. We were able to speak to Jonathan about his favourite World Cup team and his love of the game. Come in and listen to this amazing father and son duo.

Looking for an inspirational story? You've found the right podcast.  In November of 2010 Rya was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung cancer. At the time she was 2 and a half years old. Her mom noticed she had a really bad cough so she took her to a doctor where they originally said that I had Laryngitis. After a bit Rya cough was not going away so her mom with mother's intuition thought she needed an...

In this episode, we spend some time with Jennifer Dunn, the Executive Director of the London Abused Women's Centre. Jenn shares a little bit about her experience at the centre and what she does outside the centre.. You'll be intrigued with her hobby and what she does in her spare time outside the centre. We explore. The value of the centre and what it means to the community and how it plays a role...

Whitecaps London welcomes Coach Mher. "This was an absolutely awesome podcast learning more about Coach Mher Nahabedian. This guy is the real deal." says Abbi Lezizidis.   Coach Mher joins us from Montreal where he held various roles within the Montreal footy community. Mher is our newly minted Skills Centre Director and coach of our U17 Boys OPDL  | U15 Boys OPDL teams.  He provide...

Workshop Day is Aug 7, 2022 On this SPECIAL Podcast, Abbi Lezizidis speaks to Whitecaps London Coaches Mo Nabavieh and Andrew Reagan who will be lead coaches when Whitecaps London launches their Blind soccer programming.  In this podcast Coaches Mo and Andrew share their insights about bringing Blind Soccer to London.  They share thoughts about the course and the weekend away at Lake Jos...

Welcoming players from across the club who play in many other sports or are involved in any other activities while playing the beautiful game with us.   At Whitecaps London we truly understand the value of our athletes’ dreams, excitement and want to support the multi-sport athletes from around the club. We’re here to celebrate the amazing athletes across the club who are multi-sport athletes...

Today in our special edition podcast we were talking to Mike Ayyash Academy Centre Director about combines. Yes, the return of the Vancouver Whitecaps National Youth Combine is back. President Abbi Lezizidis has a quick chat with Mike about what it means to us as a club and what it means to the Whitecaps Organization to back together in Vancouver and everything in between. Enjoy the next 20 minute...

Come inside and learn more about one of our dynamic defenders from the U17 Boys OPDL. A very well-spoken athlete from the club. A great storyteller and speaker. Gabriel's coach Rob Pereira says "Gabriel is a very strong leader both vocally and by example through his hard work and positive attitude.  Gabe has high end dribbling skills which is a bit unusual for a CB.  He can make differen...